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What do cockroaches have to do with asthma?
- Around 63 percent of all U.S. households have a detectable level of the cockroach allergen in the home. (The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences).
- The cockroach allergen has the highest rate of occurrence in apartment buildings. Allergens come from saliva, fecal material secretions, cast skins and dead cockroaches. (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)
- The National Institutes of Health found that the cockroach allergen worsens asthma symptoms more than dust mites or even pet allergens.
- People with chronic severe bronchial asthma are most likely to have cockroach allergy, according to the AAFA. People with chronic stuffy noses, skin rashes, constant sinus infections, repeat ear infections and asthma are also likely to suffer from the cockroach allergy.
What are some symptoms?
- Symptoms can include sneezing, congestion, and itchy and watery eyes. Symptoms that persist all year are a sign that asthma may be the cause.
How is the cockroach allergy diagnosed?
- The best way to test for the cockroach allergy is through skin tests where a doctor will prick or scratch the skin with a small amount of cockroach extract. If a reaction such as a rash or swelling occurs, a cockroach allergy will be suspected.
How can CombatŪ help handle an infestation in your house?
- Cockroach baits and gels are an effective solution for cockroach infestations in your home. They are easy to install and emit no harmful odors.
- For the best results, place baits around the house, specifically where you see cockroaches. Common locations would included in the bathroom and in the kitchen under the sink and in any crevices or cracks.
- When looking for long-term control, pick up both types of CombatŪ baits.
- Source Kill Max baits are fast-acting and start killing the cockroach nest in hours.
- Source Kill baits kill the roaches and eggs at their source.
For best results, CombatŪ recommends using both Source Kill & Source Kill Max Baits against future infestations in your home.
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More about Allergies and Asthma on WebMD.
